US Bridges

CO RD 16 over Mud Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · Village of Fort Ann · Structure no. 000000003306310

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 16 over Mud Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 977 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCO RD 16
CrossesMud Creek
LocationVillage of Fort Ann
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.41721, -73.4888
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2018)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$216,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 16 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 16 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 16 over Mud Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 16 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 16 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.